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Lotus Seven MOT Results

81.7% pass rate
from 71 tests in 2020
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Lotus Seven is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 4.2% fail on All direction indicators (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.8% fail on Horn
  • 5.6% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
  • 4.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.4% fail on Steering column
  • 2.8% fail on Suspension
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 1.4% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.4% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility
    • 1.4% fail on Washers
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Tank
Read the Honest John Review

  • Lotus 7 1957
    Lightweight fun, uncorrupted steering and brilliant handling, the original and still the best